Takeoff Technologies, an e-commerce solution provider, in partnership with Sedano’s Supermarkets is launching an automated hyperlocal fulfillment center—what it’s calling the world’s first robotic supermarket. This technology is expected to launch in the upcoming month. Customer orders will be placed via an online app and carried out by Takeoff’s automated micro-fulfillment center, with the support […]
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Lipari: Detroit Is Back And Michigan Is On Fire
Thom Lipari is president and CEO of Warren-based Lipari Foods. His father, Jim, started the company in the 1950s by distributing unique products from the back of his Ford station wagon. Thom came on board in 1971. Today, Lipari Foods operates a central distribution center in Warren, the largest suburb of Detroit. From that facility, […]
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Oklahoma To Become 45th State To Allow Winery-To-Consumer Shipping
Starting Oct. 1, Oklahoma wine enthusiasts can have wine shipped directly to their homes and offices by U.S. wineries licensed to ship. Previously, wine drinkers in Oklahoma were limited to purchasing only those wines carried by in-state wholesalers and retailers. “Not unlike other states, the road to expanding consumer choice in Oklahoma was full of […]
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Delivery From Whole Foods Expands To Detroit, Orlando, Other Cities
Amazon has launched delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Jacksonville, Madison, Milwaukee, Omaha, Orlando, St. Louis, Tampa and Tulsa, as well as additional areas of New York City and Seattle. Starting Sept. 26, Prime members in those cities can shop through Prime Now for […]
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Rosie Bringing E-Commerce To 270 Southeastern Piggly Wiggly Stores
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. (PWADC) has selected Ithaca, New York-based Rosie Applications to implement online shopping at its more than 270 retail locations across the Southeast. Given the growth in consumer demand for online shopping services, PWADC says it wanted a partner that would exceed customer expectations and help their stores grow revenue in […]
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Walmart Opens Cocoa, Florida, Distribution Center
Walmart celebrated the grand opening of its new $145 million grocery distribution center in Cocoa, Florida in late August. Company officials were joined by the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) and community leaders, including Gov. Rick Scott, at the opening. The event was a celebration of a multi-year effort, supported by local […]
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Walmart Investing $41M In New Kentucky E-Commerce Fulfillment Center
Walmart will invest $41 million and create 400 full-time jobs at a new facility in Bullitt County, Kentucky, dedicated to fulfilling online orders from Walmart.com and Walmart subsidiary Jet.com. “This new facility will soon be serving even more Walmart.com and Jet.com customers with fast shipping in two days or less, and we’re thrilled we found […]
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Kroger Offering Instacart Delivery In 75 More Markets
The Kroger Co. and Instacart are expanding their partnership by bringing same-day delivery to 75 additional markets throughout the U.S. by late October. The expansion will grow Kroger and Instacart’s nationwide footprint by 50 percent, making the delivery service available through more than 1,600 stores. Kroger customers in more communities throughout the country—starting Aug. 30 with […]